Decision Memo Completed

2014 Crested Wheatgrass Utilization and Range Infrastructure Projects

Dakota Prairie Grasslands Corson; Perkins, South Dakota Grand River Ranger District

Construction and use of temporary or permanent fence to create crested wheatgrass pastures. Install two pipelines and tanks. Re-route existing fences. Authorize changes to grazing rotations.

Location

Grand River Ranger District Grazing Allotments: 1B, 4A, 6A, 6B, Williams, 7, 8A, Anderson, and Rieger.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/05/2014
2
Decision
06/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management; Species Habitat Improvements; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Grazing Structural Improvements
Allotments 1B, 4A, 6A, 7, 8A and Williams Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 06/04/2014
ForestsDakota Prairie Grasslands
DistrictsGrand River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Grazing managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)